Lokesh Bhardwaj: Ancient Rishi with WiFi
Lokesh Bhardwaj is an Indian author and academic. He writes in both English and Hindi and is known for his historical-fiction series The Flames of Aryavarta. In addition to his literary career, he serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering at Gurukula Kangri (Deemed to be University), Haridwar.
Early Life and Background
Lokesh Bhardwaj was born and raised in Haridwar, Uttarakhand, India. He belongs to a Hindu Brahmin family with ancestral roots in the historical Panchal region (present-day Farrukhabad district, Uttar Pradesh). His forefathers are described as having served as Raj Purohits and Raj Vaidyas in the region.
He grew up in a family deeply associated with education, literature, and traditional Indian scholarship. His grandfather was a Bhagwat Katha speaker, an English teacher, a Vedanta scholar who imparted spiritual teachings, and a practicing astrologer.
His father, Balkrishna Sharma Shastri, has worked as a Sanskrit teacher, journalist, and poet. His mother, Poonam Sharma, was a Hindi teacher and an admirer of the works of Munshi Premchand.
He has two younger siblings: Devesh Bhardwaj and Bhawna Bhardwaj.
Growing up in an environment shaped by literature, Sanskrit scholarship, and religious discourse influenced his early interest in storytelling and writing.
Education
Bhardwaj completed his primary education at Madhav Rao Devle Shiksha Mandir, Haridwar. He later attended Saraswati Vidya Mandir, where he completed his high school and intermediate education.
He pursued higher education in engineering and earned a Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.) in Electrical Engineering from Govind Ballabh Pant University of Agriculture & Technology.
In 2021, he completed his Master of Technology (M.Tech.) in Electrical Engineering from the National Institute of Technology, Hamirpur.
Academic and Professional Career
In 2021, Bhardwaj joined Gizmo Story as a Project Manager, where he worked in a technical and managerial capacity.
In 2024, he joined the Department of Electrical Engineering at Gurukula Kangri (Deemed to be University), Haridwar, as an Assistant Professor. His academic interests are aligned with electrical engineering and technical education.
Literary Career
Bhardwaj developed an interest in writing during his childhood. In 2015, he began publishing short stories and poetry through online blogs and digital platforms. Over time, his writings appeared in various magazines and newspapers.
Awards
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2015 – Received an award from the Chief Minister of Uttarakhand for Hindi writing.
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2016 – Received recognition from the Chief Minister of Uttarakhand for contributions to literature.
Major Works
In 2025, Bhardwaj published his debut English novel:
The novel is the first installment of a planned trilogy titled The Flames of Aryavarta.
In February 2026, he released the second installment:
The series is positioned within the historical-fiction genre and explores themes rooted in civilizational narratives and cultural identity.
In 2027, It is planned for the third installment:
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TBA: The Flames of Aryavarta – III (2027)
The series is positioned within the historical-fiction genre and explores themes rooted in civilizational narratives and cultural identity.
In addition to his English works, Bhardwaj has collaborated with Kaavyom Publications for Hindi literary projects. His first Hindi novel:
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Kamra Number 13 (Scheduled for release in April 2026)
Bibliography
The Flames of Aryavarta Trilogy
- TBA: The Flames of Aryavarta – III (2027)
Upcoming English Works
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TBA: The Flames of Aryavarta – III (2027)
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The Grief Auditor (2027)
- TBA: (A Horror Novel) (2027)
Upcoming Hindi Works
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Kamra Number 13 (Apr 2026)
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Ek Aakhir Safar (Oct 2026)
- Wrong Number (Jan 2027)
References
Reliable secondary sources such as publisher listings, award announcements, interviews, university profile pages, and media coverage are required for full encyclopedic verification.
External Links
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Author social media profiles